Celebration of Life announced for 6-year-old victim of Lynchburg shooting The service will be held at the Ramp Church International in Lynchburg at noon
Kingston Campbell (Credit: Shay Butter) (WSLS)
LYNCHBURG, Va. – On Tuesday, there will be a Celebration of Life for Kingston Campbell, a 6-year-old boy who was tragically shot and killed in Lynchburg last week.
The Lynchburg Police Department told 10 News that the young boy was killed by a stray bullet while playing video games at home.
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The service will be held at the Ramp Church International on Thomas Road at noon and a burial will follow at the Lynchburg Baptist Cemetery.
To offer their support during a time of great loss, the Jubilee Family Development Center will be hosting youth basketball games Tuesday night in honor of Kingston.
Admission is $5 and games start at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go toward Kingston’s family, with the goal being to raise $6,000.
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